as in to get off
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as in escape
the act or an instance of getting free from danger or confinement
the bank robbers jumped into the waiting car and made their getaway
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Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Perfect for long-haul flights, skiing, hiking, or just lounging in a chalet on a winter getaway, these joggers will become your daily go-to.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
Heine was joined by her Everyone Is Doing Great costars James Lafferty and Alexandra Park for the nuptials, who shared their own photos from the Italian getaway.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Suite 217, Nashville Opening date: May 2024 Escape to a coastal oasis at East Nashville's Coral Club, a cocktail bar made to feel like a Mediterranean getaway amid the neon of Nashville.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 18 Dec. 2024
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Here are my picks for the best family resorts for winter getaways with loads of indoor fun.
—Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Perfect for long-haul flights, skiing, hiking, or just lounging in a chalet on a winter getaway, these joggers will become your daily go-to.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 21 Dec. 2024
Heine was joined by her Everyone Is Doing Great costars James Lafferty and Alexandra Park for the nuptials, who shared their own photos from the Italian getaway.
—Emma Aerin Becker, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Suite 217, Nashville Opening date: May 2024 Escape to a coastal oasis at East Nashville's Coral Club, a cocktail bar made to feel like a Mediterranean getaway amid the neon of Nashville.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 18 Dec. 2024
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After one of the most historic seasons in golf in 2024, 2025 will not get off to an ideal start for Scottie Scheffler.Ryan Morik, Fox News, 27 Dec. 2024
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The point here was simple: Avoid the trap of being pointless, endless, and hopeless by getting to the point, staying on point, and then getting off point.Eli Amdur, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The overall spa’s aesthetic was inspired by Caroline Astor and the Gilded Age, resulting an opulent yet timeless escape.Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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There are action sequences, including a harrowing escape of agents stationed in Ukraine, and Martian’s fight skills are eventually put to good use.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2024
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Passengers and flight crew reported hearing multiple loud bangs before the plane crashed.Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Dec. 2024
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Direct flights from the U.S. and Canada make this visit convenient.Alex Recouso, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Get (away).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/get%20%28away%29. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.
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